The retrial will only apply to the penalty phase of Arias' case. Her first-degree murder conviction still stands. When the retrial begins, a new set of jurors will be tasked with deciding Arias' fate.

If the second jury cannot reach an unanimous verdict, Arias would automatically get life in prison. However, Stephens would ultimately decide whether Arias gets life without parole or life with the eligibility of parole after 25 years.